Okailey Verse
Okailey Verse | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Barbara Naa Okailey Nyarko |
| Also known as | OV |
| Born | 4 December 1998 Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Afrobeats, Afro pop, Highlife, Dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, guitar |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Blakk Arm Label |
Barbara Naa Okailey Nyarko (born on 4th of December 1998) known professionally with the stage name Okailey Verse or OV is a Ghanaian musician, singer and songwriter from Accra, Ghana.[1] She was crowned winner of the MTN Hitmaker Season 7.[2] She is best known for her viral song Want Me featuring Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]OV comes from the Greater Accra Region in Ghana. She had her secondary education at Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua.[4] In an interview, she mentioned that she had always dreamed of attending law school and becoming a lawyer, but her parents disagreed with her decision.[5]
Music career
[edit]In 2018, OV won the MTN Hitmaker season 7 competition, for which she received a GH₵100,000 recording deal.[6] Following the contest, Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy signed her to his record label, Burniton Music Group.[7] She went on to collaborate with Stonebwoy[8] and Kelvyn Boy,[9] her label mate at the time.
Controversies
[edit]In 2020, OV parted ways with Stonebwoy's record label, Burniton Music Group,[10] to join forces with Blakk Cedi, who had previously managed Stonebwoy before their split. Stonebwoy later confirmed OV's departure from the label in an interview.[11]
Discography
[edit]- Kambu
- Ma Mind Dey ft Epixode
- Want Me ft Stonebwoy
- Zaddy ft Kelvyn Boy
- Forward
- Blessings & Lessons
References
[edit]- ^ "OV Onthah (Okailey Verse)". Profileability.
- ^ "OV Wins MTN Hitmaker Season 7; Takes Home GH¢100,000". Modern Ghana.
- ^ "Audio: Want Me by OV feat. Stonebwoy". Ghana Music.
- ^ "Meet OV, the latest Reggae/Dancehall goddess". Ghana Music.
- ^ "I wanted to be a lawyer but my parents refused it-Musician OV". Gh Splash.
- ^ "OV wins MTN Hitmaker Season 7: Awal and Amakye came 2nd and 3rd respectively". Gh Page.
- ^ "Joining Stonebwoy's Record Label Gives Me Sleepless Nights – MTN Hitmaker Winner". Ghafla.
- ^ "Audio: Want Me by OV feat. Stonebwoy". Ghana Music.
- ^ "Audio: Zaddy by OV feat. Kelvyn Boy". Ghana Music.
- ^ "OV opens up on Stonebwoy's BMG exit for the first time". Ghana Music.
- ^ "Confirmed: OV no longer part of Burniton Music Group – Stonebwoy". Ghana Web.